Brookfield DV3T Rheometer - Manual (Page 4)

IV.5 Test Parameters......................................................................................................................51
IV.6 Running a Yield Test .............................................................................................................54
IV.7 Results ...................................................................................................................................56
V. SETTINGS .......................................................................................................... 59
V.1 Device Setup ...........................................................................................................................59
V.2 User Settings ...........................................................................................................................64
V.3 Global Settings .......................................................................................................................65
V.4 Admin Functions ....................................................................................................................71
V.4.1 Log In and Log Out .................................................................................................71
V.4.2 Users and Access .....................................................................................................72
V.4.3 Set Time and Date ....................................................................................................75
V.4.4 Backup and Import ..................................................................................................75
V.4.5 Default Path .............................................................................................................76
V.4.6 Settings Reset ..........................................................................................................76
V.4.7 Device Reset ............................................................................................................76
V.4.8 Calibration Reminder ..............................................................................................77
V.4.9 Save Audit Trail .......................................................................................................78
VI. PG FLASH SOFTWARE ................................................................................. 79
VII. MATH MODELS ............................................................................................ 83
VII.1 The Power Law (Ostwald) Model .......................................................................................83
VII.2 The Herschel-Bulkley Model ..............................................................................................85
VII.3 The Bingham Model ............................................................................................................87
VII.4 The Casson Model ...............................................................................................................89
VII.5 Other Rheological Models ...................................................................................................91
Appendix A:
Cone/Plate Rheometer Setup ...................................................................................93
Appendix B: Viscosity Ranges .....................................................................................................97
Appendix C: Variables in Viscosity Measurement .....................................................................101
Appendix D:
Spindle and Model Codes .....................................................................................103
Appendix E:
Calibration Procedures ..........................................................................................106
Appendix F:
The Brookfield Guardleg .......................................................................................113
Appendix G: Speed Selection .....................................................................................................115
Appendix H: Laboratory Stand ..................................................................................................116
Appendix I:
DVE-50A Probe Clip ..............................................................................................119
Appendix J:
Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting ....................................................................120
Appendix K:
Instrument Dimensions .........................................................................................122
Appendix L: Online Help and Additional Resources .................................................................123
Appendix M: Warranty Repair and Service ...............................................................................124
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